The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0881-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

SunBurst Turkey and Swiss Sandwich Recalled for Listeria

SunBurst Foods is recalling Turkey & Swiss on 12 Grain sandwiches due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

SunBurst Foods, Inc. is recalling specific units of Turkey & Swiss on 12 Grain sandwiches. The product is identified by the UPC 7-01248-01017-1 and MFG Code 1714. The net weight of the affected product is 6.75 oz.

The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the packaging for the specific UPC and MFG code listed above. If the product matches these details, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Turkey & Swiss on 12 Grain, Net. Wt. 6.75 oz., UPC 7-01248-01017-1, MFG Code 1714
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • See product description for lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 121 recalled by SunBurst Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 121 products in this recall →